1 Across

NYT Daily • August 7, 2025

Speeding check

Answer:

BUMP

Hint:

"Here’s a helpful hint for the clue "Speeding check": "Road feature that slows you down" This hint guides the solver toward thinking about traffic-calming measures without directly repeating the original clue or giving away the answer. It’s easier than the original but still requires a bit of thought to land on "BUMP.""

Explanation:

The clue "Speeding check" leads to the answer "BUMP" through a clever play on words related to traffic enforcement and road features. 1. Speeding Check: This phrase suggests a method used to monitor or slow down speeding vehicles, such as a speed bump. A "speed bump" is a raised area on a road designed to reduce vehicle speed. 2.

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